Daily Archives: April 10, 2007

No Laughing Matter

Posted on April 10, 2007 by Gaius

Well, this seems to be the day for British madness in the news. I found this gem right after putting up the last post on rewarding bad behavior in school with iPods. We're warning our British readers – and we … Continue reading →

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iPods: Not Just For Michigan School kids anymore!

Posted on April 10, 2007 by Gaius

I honestly, really, did not believe anyone could reach an even greater depth in foolish thinking than the Michigan Democrats who decided the right way to address a huge – and growing – budget deficit was to buy every school … Continue reading →

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Germany Brings Back The Draft – With A Vengeance

Posted on April 10, 2007 by Gaius

The German military is getting recruits the old fashioned way – they are drafting them. And so it was that a lad named Lucio was sent a notice and told to present himself for duty in 10 days. Which is … Continue reading →

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Going Batty

Posted on April 10, 2007 by Gaius

Scientists from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Israel are, unfortunately, cooperating with the Animal Uprising™. They are working to sober up the bats. Bats often risk getting drunk off cocktails of alcohol that stew inside ripened fruit. And just … Continue reading →

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Rootkit Killer

Posted on April 10, 2007 by Gaius

Here's some good news. Grisoft, makers of AVG Anti-Virus, have released a free rootkit killer program. It will dig through your computer's files and operating system and kill malicious rootkits if they are found. One review I just read said … Continue reading →

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No Honor Among Cartoon Characters

Posted on April 10, 2007 by Gaius

We regret to inform our readers that Rocky the Flying Squirrel has offed Bullwinkle and stolen his gig. No, really. Over in England a rapping squirrel will now be performing a recitation of "Daffodils", the poem written by William Wordsworth … Continue reading →

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Could You Hum A Few Bars?

Posted on April 10, 2007 by Gaius

Thats exactly what music lovers at the Two Moors Festival in Devon may have to do this year. The new concert grand piano they spent years raising funds to buy was delivered yesterday. Perhaps if the movers had slowed the … Continue reading →

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Making Mistakes

Posted on April 10, 2007 by Gaius

I generally don't personally watch debates between presidential candidates at every opportunity. I catch a few during the later stages of the actual campaigns, but seldom during the early primary process. There is only so much time and I already … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 4 Comments